Intending: meaning, definitions and examples

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intending

 

[ ɪnˈtɛndɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

planning

Having in mind as a purpose; intending to do something.

Synonyms

aiming, hoping, planning

Examples of usage

  • I am intending to finish my work by the end of the day.
  • She was intending to visit her grandmother this weekend.
Context #2 | Noun

law

The act of directing the mind to an object; the design or purpose to accomplish a particular act.

Synonyms

aim, goal, purpose

Examples of usage

  • The judge considered the defendant's intending to commit the crime as a key factor in the case.

Translations

Translations of the word "intending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pretendendo

🇮🇳 इरादा करना

🇩🇪 beabsichtigend

🇮🇩 bermaksud

🇺🇦 маючи намір

🇵🇱 zamierzający

🇯🇵 意図している (いとしている)

🇫🇷 ayant l'intention

🇪🇸 teniendo la intención

🇹🇷 niyet eden

🇰🇷 의도하는 (의도하고 있는)

🇸🇦 ينوي

🇨🇿 mající v úmyslu

🇸🇰 majúci v úmysle

🇨🇳 意图 (yìtú)

🇸🇮 nameravajoč

🇮🇸 ætlun

🇰🇿 ниеттенген

🇬🇪 მოწადინებული

🇦🇿 niyyətli

🇲🇽 teniendo la intención

Word origin

The word 'intending' originates from the Middle English word 'entenden,' which comes from the Old French word 'entendre,' meaning 'to direct one's attention to' or 'to have in mind.' The concept of intentionality has been studied in philosophy and psychology to understand human behavior and decision-making processes.

See also: intend, intended, intentionally, intentioned, superintendent, unintended, unintentionally.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,408 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.